Western Massachusetts experiencing abnormally dry conditions

After a very dry start to the summer, we've picked up some beneficial rain recently. 22 News Storm Team Meteorologist Adams Tremco is working for you with how that has helped us with the drought conditions that we were experiencing. Well, C. R. And Christina, we've seen some big improvements, but some more rain would still be helpful. It was a beautiful September day across western Massachusetts. We flew Skyview 22 over the Connecticut River and Riverfront Park in Springfield Friday. With the rain we've been getting over the last couple of months, everything is looking pretty green. The Connecticut River levels are down a bit, though, from what they were last month. According to the latest U. S. Drought Monitor, while we are no longer experiencing drought conditions, a good part of western Massachusetts is experiencing abnormally dry conditions right now. Parts of eastern and northern New England are still experiencing moderate and even severe drought conditions. And despite the fact that we are no longer in a drought here in western Massachusetts, water restrictions still remain in effect for a number of cities and towns. And so far for the month of September, we've picked up almost an inch and a half of rain.